A platter of lahmacun the size of a MacBook is a centerpiece on every table at this Turkish spot in the Mission. It’s a mandatory order here, along with the buttery mantarli pide with mushrooms and a sprinkling of za’atar. The lamp-lit restaurant has enough tables and bar seating for any waves of post-Dolores groups. It’s perfect for debriefing a particularly dramatic week over hot and cold meze, or date nights involving a bottle of wine and marveling at chunks of chicken that glide off the skewer with ease. 

Unrated: This is a restaurant we want to re-visit before rating, or it’s a coffee shop, bar, or dessert shop. We only rate spots where you can eat a full meal.